Deccan Chronicle

Patong Diaries

A smorgasbord of fun filled experiences from beaches, water sports, great food and a vibrant night life makes it a memorable holiday. A beach town on Phuket’s west coast, Patong is known for its vibrant island life. In fact as soon as you land here, the first thing you notice is the large number of… Read More Patong Diaries

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RAS Luxury Oils

An invitation to experience a premium luxury oil based product is hard to turn down and when I met the young entrepreneur behind the RAS Luxury Oils brand I knew this was an afternoon well spent at Blown Salon in Lavelle Road in Bangalore. RAS Luxury Oils is headquartered in Raipur and offers a range… Read More RAS Luxury Oils

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A Pot That Makes A Lot

How often have you wished to come home to fresh and hot food? Also have you hoped that you could have a device that would cook a meal without your intervention and switch off and keep it warm? Well, chances are you answered yes to one or both these questions. And your answer is Wonderchef’s Nutri-Pot.… Read More A Pot That Makes A Lot

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Bhalku Rail Museum

Do you know which is the rail route mentioned in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the one with the steepest rise and also is a UNESCO heritage site? Well, this is the famed Kalka Shimla Heritage Toy train that passes through maple wood, deodar, pine, oak and fichus woods through 800 plus… Read More Bhalku Rail Museum

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Offbeat Bangkok

Think Bangkok and probably you are thinking traffic jams and a noisy urban setting. Well, that might be partially true, but this metropolis is much more than that. On a recent first visit to Thailand’s capital city I was pleasantly surprised to see several aspects of the city that are seemingly hidden under the bustling… Read More Offbeat Bangkok

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Green Homes

As homes shrink, developers are ensuring that green spaces within apartment complexes give the home owners a place to relax and rejuvenate within the comfort of their homes. A key driver in home design is landscaping and keeping the original trees intact. This has the dual advantage of not just ensuring the ecological balance stays… Read More Green Homes